The Six ConsultValiant Powered by AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClasses, A 2026 CXO Guide for the UAE, the GCC and Africa

Why this catalogue, why 2026, why the UAE, GCC and Africa

Three forces have collided in 2026 to make Applied AI literacy a board level expectation rather than a CXO option. Regulators across the region, CBUAE in the UAE, SDAIA in Saudi Arabia, CBN in Nigeria, CBK in Kenya, BoT in Tanzania and NBE in Ethiopia, have all moved AI from a discretionary topic to a supervisory expectation. Customers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Lagos, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and Addis Ababa now expect AI augmented service as a baseline, not a differentiator. And boards are asking the C-suite for a written 12 month Applied AI plan, not a single proof of concept. The ConsultValiant Powered by AltaFuturis MasterClass catalogue is built for exactly this moment, six purpose built Applied AI MasterClasses for CXOs in the UAE, the GCC and Africa, each with a distinct unique selling proposition, a clearly defined target audience and a defensible regional positioning.

Start by taking the free Enterprise AI Readiness Assessment, a 10 question diagnostic that anchors the MasterClass conversation in an objective Enterprise AI Readiness Overview before any decision is made on which seat to book first.

MasterClass 1, Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders

Unique selling proposition, the only CXO MasterClass in the region that combines a board grade Generative AI strategy framework with a hands on demonstration of Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise and Gemini for Workspace inside a leadership simulation, aligned to Microsoft AI-900 fundamentals. Target audience, CEOs, MDs, Country Heads, Business Heads and Board Directors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Why first, this MasterClass anchors strategy and governance and is the prerequisite for every other program in the catalogue.

Open the Generative AI for CXOs MasterClass.

MasterClass 2, Applied AI and Predictive Analytics, From Data Insights to Scalable Growth

Unique selling proposition, the only Applied AI MasterClass in the region that takes finance, risk, operations and growth leaders end to end from predictive modelling literacy to a board ready ROI case in three days, aligned to Microsoft PL-300 fundamentals. Target audience, CFOs, COOs, CROs, Heads of FP&A, Heads of Risk and Heads of Growth in BFSI, telecom, energy, retail and manufacturing across the UAE, the GCC and Africa. Why now, AI driven credit, collections, fraud, demand forecasting and pricing decisions are now board reportable and supervisor reviewable.

Open the Applied AI and Predictive Analytics MasterClass.

MasterClass 3, AI-Driven Data Storytelling for Cross-Industry Leaders

Unique selling proposition, the only MasterClass in the region built around the discipline of board grade data storytelling, structured narratives, visual hierarchy, audience design and AI assisted insight generation, taught with live cases from Dubai, Lagos and Nairobi boardrooms. Target audience, Heads of Strategy, Heads of Transformation, CMOs, Heads of Analytics, Chiefs of Staff and Communications leaders across the UAE, the GCC and Africa. Why now, every board paper in 2026 is competing for attention with AI generated content, the leaders who can structure a story that the board acts on will own the room.

Open the Data Storytelling MasterClass.

MasterClass 4, Adaptive Leadership in an AI-Accelerated Business Environment

Unique selling proposition, the only Adaptive Leadership MasterClass in the region that explicitly fuses change leadership, AI governance and the human side of AI driven restructuring, with a personal leadership playbook each participant carries out of the room. Target audience, CEOs, MDs, CHROs, Country Heads, Heads of Transformation, board members and senior business unit heads across the UAE, the GCC and Africa. Why now, the AI transition is as much an emotional and political transition as a technical one, this MasterClass equips the executive to lead it.

Open the Adaptive Leadership MasterClass.

MasterClass 5, AI Strategy and Digital Innovation for HR Professionals

Unique selling proposition, the only AI MasterClass in the region built ground up for the CHRO agenda, covering workforce planning with AI, AI in talent acquisition, learning and development, performance, employee experience and HR governance, aligned to global responsible AI norms. Target audience, CHROs, Heads of HR, Heads of Talent, Heads of L and D, Heads of Total Rewards and HR Business Partners across the UAE, the GCC and Africa. Why now, every CHRO in Dubai, Riyadh, Lagos and Nairobi is being asked by the CEO and the board for a written AI HR plan, this MasterClass is that plan, taught in three days.

Open the AI for HR Professionals MasterClass.

MasterClass 6, AI for Customer Segmentation and Personalised Marketing

Unique selling proposition, the only Applied AI MasterClass in the region that takes marketing and CX leaders from rule based segmentation to AI driven one to one personalisation in three days, with a live simulation lab using anonymised regional customer data, aligned to Microsoft MB-230 fundamentals. Target audience, CMOs, Heads of CX, Heads of CRM, Heads of Digital and Heads of Growth across the UAE, the GCC and Africa. Why now, customer expectations have outpaced rule based segmentation, the leaders who can operationalise AI driven hyper personalisation responsibly will move conversion, retention and lifetime value materially.

Open the Customer Segmentation MasterClass.

The recommended 12 month sequence for the C-suite

AltaFuturis recommends a three wave sequence inside the first twelve months. Wave one, Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders for the CEO, MD and Country Heads, plus Adaptive Leadership for the full executive committee. Wave two, Applied AI and Predictive Analytics for the CFO, COO and CRO, plus AI for HR Professionals for the CHRO. Wave three, AI for Customer Segmentation and Personalised Marketing for the CMO and Heads of CX, plus Data Storytelling for Heads of Strategy and Chiefs of Staff. This is the sequence we are running with boards in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Lagos and Nairobi today.

• Wave 1 (Month 0 to 3), Generative AI for CXOs and Adaptive Leadership
• Wave 2 (Month 3 to 6), Applied AI and Predictive Analytics and AI for HR Professionals
• Wave 3 (Month 6 to 12), AI for Customer Segmentation and Data Storytelling
• Optional Wave 4, Private corporate MasterClass for the full executive committee and board

How to start

Every CXO conversation starts with the same instrument, the free Enterprise AI Readiness Assessment. The 10 question diagnostic returns an Enterprise AI Readiness Score, an assigned readiness level and a tailored MasterClass shortlist for the leadership team. From there, book the recommended Public Virtual or Onsite cohort, or request a private corporate cohort for the executive committee. Pricing is USD 800 per seat.